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A Disco Bowie Melody Maker Return Published in the UK on December 15, 1979, Melody Maker’s full-page advert promoted David Bowie’s “John, I’m Only Dancing (Again)” — the 1979 disco re-recording of his 1972 glam classic. The ad highlighted the single’s release on RCA Records, showcasing Bowie’s shift to dancefloor energy during the Lodger era. A bold statement of Bowie’s constant reinvention. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: December 15,

Bowie storms Saturday Night Live – puppet bodies, giant suits, and pure art-rock chaos! David Bowie’s Saturday Night Live appearance on December 15, 1979 – one of the most bizarre and brilliant TV moments of his career. Backed by Klaus Nomi and Joey Arias in avant-garde drag, Bowie performed three tracks from Lodger: “The Man Who Sold the World” (in a giant cardboard suit) “TVC 15” (carried like a puppet) “Boys Keep Swinging” (with a puppet body and a cheeky finale) The surre

A Disco-Glam Double Dancing Return Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 14, 1979, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 4 / PB 9482), David Bowie’s “John, I'm Only Dancing (Again) (1975)” — the disco re-recording from the Young Americans sessions at Sigma Sound — was backed with the original “John, I'm Only Dancing (1972)” from the Ziggy Stardust era. Produced by Bowie & Tony Visconti (A) and Bowie (B), this glam-disco hybrid peaked at No. 12 on the Official Singl

A Victim Of Love Rock 'n' Roll Cover Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 23, 1979, on The Rocket Record Company (catalogue: XPRES 24), Elton John’s “Johnny B. Goode” was a high-energy Chuck Berry cover from *Victim Of Love*. Backed with “Thunder In The Night,” this Pete Bellotte-produced disco-rocker featured lacquer cut at Utopia Studios. Issued in standard (A/B designated) and no A/B label variants, with a 12-inch companion. No UK chart entry. A bold ‘70

David Bowie's Bowie and Iggy article in Rolling Stone November 15, 1979. IVE BEEN READING ROLLING STONE since the San Francisco days when Ralph Glea-son was holding forth, and there has never appeared, to my eyes, a more magical article than Chris Hodenfield's "Bad Boys in Berlin" (RS 301). David Bowie and Iggy Pop shine through the dead-end Berlin mist like angels in the night. BUDDY MARTIN Cambridge, Massachusetts I CAN'T BEGIN TO TELL you how impressed I was with Chris Hod

A Rock Anthem Revival Ian Hunter’s “Cleveland Rocks” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 2, 1979, on Chrysalis Records (catalogue: CHS 2390). Backed with “Bastard,” this high-energy rock anthem, written by Ian Hunter, was taken from from his fifth solo album, You're Never Alone With A Schizophrenic. Produced by Mick Ronson and Ian Hunter. The song celebrates the city of Cleveland, Ohio, highlighting its vibrant spirit, and is regarded as an unofficial anth

A Punk-Era Protest "Sign of the Times" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released in October 26, 1979 as the second single from the band's eighth studio album Return to Base. It was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Slade. Background Having returned to the UK from the United States in 1976, Slade found themselves out-of-favour at the time of the UK's Punk rock explosion. The band's 1977 album Whatever Happened to Slade proved a

SPARKS’ “TRYOUTS FOR THE HUMAN RACE”: A SYNTH-POP GEM FROM 1979 In the ever-evolving world of synth-pop and new wave, Sparks—the eccentric duo of brothers Ron and Russell Mael—were at the forefront of electronic music’s evolution in the late 1970s. Released on October 19, 1979, through Virgin Records in the UK (VS 289), the 7" single “Tryouts for the Human Race” / “Tryouts for the Human Race (Long Version)” was taken from their groundbreaking eighth studio album, No. 1 in Hea

Suzi Quatro’s two-page article, published in Rocky magazine on October 15, 1979.

Rod's Chart-Topping Legacy Rod Stewart’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1 LP, was released in the UK on October 12, 1979, on Riva Records (catalogue: ROD TV 1). This 10-track compilation gathered Stewart’s biggest hits from 1971–1978, showcasing his transition from Faces frontman to solo pop-rock superstar. Produced by various collaborators including Tom Dowd and Stewart himself, the album highlighted his raspy vocals and versatile style, peaking at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for five

A Rockabilly Romp Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 5, 1979, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 5001). Backed with “We Will Rock You,”. Written by Freddie Mercury in 1979, the track is included on their 1980 album "The Game" and also appears on the band's compilation album "Greatest Hits" in 1981. The song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart in 1979 and became the group's first number-one single on the Billboa

David Bowie, Iggy Pop’s "Bad Boys in Berlin," a four-page feature in Rolling Stone, October 4, 1979.

Slade's Return To Base was released as an LP album in the UK by Barn Records (Chas Chandler's indie label, catalog NARB 003 on October...

Marc Bolan’s Marc Lives On, a one-page and centerfold feature in Bravo Magazine, September 13, 1979 Marc lives on," grieving Bolan fans...

David Bowie’s "Bob, Blitz & Bowie," a one-page article in Record Mirror, September 9, 1979.

Barry Blue’s "Dancin' (On A Saturday Night)"  backed with "School Love" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Old Gold...

Marc Bolan’s "Life’s A Gas"  EP, backed with "Find A Little Wood" , "Once Upon The Seas Of Abyssinia" , and "Blessed Wild Apple Girl" ,...

Ian Hunter’s "Ships"  backed with "Wild East" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Chrysalis Records (catalog number CHS...

David Bowie’s Lodger - The Incomplete David Bowie , a two-page feature in Rolling Stone, August 9, 1979.